Like sparkling crystals in a granite outcropping, a vision of a home –; scintillating art amid the splendor of nature –; is nestled high in the Santa Catalina Mountains above the world renowned Ventana Canyon Community. A house that embraces the majestic cliffs takes its contemporary design from the collaboration of architect Kevin Howard and the environment-attuned owner. Symbiosis of mountain and man can be seen and touched in the use of natural stone on most floors, split block exterior and interior, and the combination of glass and metal. Steel used in the artistic construction has been aged for just the right coppery look to blend and reflect the color of the surrounding peaks bathed in sunset light. Water features promote a sense of well-being. A faux stone waterfall greets the driveway’s traveler. Steps take climbers over the bridge to the glass front entryway and a scene through the foyer of another waterfall and bridge leading up to an elevated spa. The setting here is further warmed with an outdoor fireplace. Outside comes in with a living room flagstone floor and a wood ceiling. Just as nature surprises with whimsical touches, the gourmet kitchen features upside-down cabinets –; actually angled slightly from top to bottom –; and complementary dancing hardware. State-of-the-art appliances abound and light fixtures fascinate as this is a “smart” house with the latest in technology for perfect convenience, understated sophistication and elegance to mesh the new and the natural. Five bedrooms, family room, game room and movie theatre complete this creative work which is reflected in the front-facing negative edge pool and spa twinkling with fiber optic lighting.